Cornell, WI: Local News, Events & Neighbors

Cornell is a city in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,453 at the 2020 census, down from 1,467 at the 2010 census. It is located on the Chippewa River, upstream from Lake Wissota and Chippewa Falls, where Highway 64 crosses the river and Highway 27.

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Town numbers

ZIP code54732

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Living in Cornell

Housing in Cornell

$236K▲ 4.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Cornell home is worth about $236,000, up 4.2% in a year, 30% below the Wisconsin typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Cornell

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Cornell's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Cornell 2.8

Wisconsin 2.4

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Cornell 6.2

Wisconsin 10.3

U.S. 15.5

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Health in Cornell

Compared with Wisconsin

9worse than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care all close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.9%More adults with COPDWI 6.5% · worse 17.7%More smokersWI 13.6% · worse 8.5%More adults with heart diseaseWI 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa ValleyBloomer · 17.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Center - Chippewa Falls Dental CenterChippewa Falls · 17.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Cornell · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cornell →

Schools in Cornell

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School Grade A

The public schools Cornell’s kids attend outperform 89% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictCornell School DistrictSchools3

Cornell Elementary AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 209 students Cornell Middle B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 83 students Cornell High C-High · Grades 9–12 · 100 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.

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